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ASTORIA. OREGON:
SATURDAY. APRIL 30, 18S1
B.C.IRELAND,
Editor.
Clipper freights in New York
are dull. Ruling rates in San
Francisco continue too high.
Fourteen passengers were drown
ed by the upsetting of a ferry scow
at Elgin, Illinois, on Thursday.
The bark Emma T. Crowell has
been chartered for a cargo of rails
to Portland on account of the
Oregon Railway and Navigation
comp any.
San Diego is becoming quite a
focus for seal hunting. It is esti
mated that this industry was worth
100,000 to the place during the
past year.
Mrs. Garfield speaks German
and French fluentlv and is the first
presidents wife able to ialk with
foreign diplomats in the court
language of Europe.
"Washington territory is divided
into twenty-five counties, no one
of which is smaller ilian the state
of Massachusetts, where there are
several each of which is larger
than the state of New York.
To be able to recognize real lace
at a glance is one of the qualities
on which ieal ladies pride them
selves. It is not so easy a thing
to do as might be imagined, for
there are more than a hundred
varieties of the imitation.
The Astorian makes another
prediction. That after the gang
who are now so clamorous for a
ratification of the treaty with Chi
na secure its ratification, if they do
so, they will be disgusted with both
themselves, the treaty, and their
clamor.
Secretary Kirkwood, of the in
terior, has abolished competitive
examinations in his department for
the reason that it is merely a cover
for favoritism in appointments,
and declares that appointments
shall be made of those who appear
to be best fitted for the particular
work expected of them, and that a
probationary term of a month in
the duties of the ofiice is a much
better test of ability and fitness
than the so-called examination.
There seems to be something
unfortunate about the name of
"Washington in connection with
the monuments. The shaft erect
ed to his memory, at the capital of
the Nation, which was commenced
nearly a half a century ago, re
mains still in an uncompleted con
dition. Some time since, a few
public-spirited citizens of New
York set on foot a subscription to
erect a monument, or statute, to
Washington, in front of the sub-
treasury building. Over 23,000
of the required amount has been
raised, and the matter is now at a
standstill. The indifference mani
fested on the subject has given
rise to a discussion in the commit
tee having the object in charge, as
to whether it ought not to be
abandoned. One more effort is to
be made to increase the fund be
fore this resolution :s finally
adopted. The G. Washington
business is overly cooked.
Four public scool boys were
killed by a bolt of lightning in
Louisville, Kentucky, on Thurs
day. As the flash strtuck the
earth, the boys were, for a moment,
obscured from sight, so vivid was
the lightning. Two other boys,
stunned, lay near their compan
ions. IHie spot of earth which
bears marks of the bolt could be
covered by a bushel measure. The
surface of the ground is but little
disturbed and resembles a hole
which might be driven in by a
crowbar. On the ground, two or
three feet from the spot where the
bolt entered, could be seen pieces
of clothing, parts of shirts, draw
ers, suspenders and fragments of a
boot, all burned and blackened by
electric fire, resembling a mass of
chopped up rags ready for the
manufacture of paper. One body
was burned to a crisp and black
ened and scarred in a horrible
manner.
By a recent postal decision men
can actually make money by getting
their bills and statements of accounts
printed. Statements of accounts and
bills of sale when made out on paper
having printed headings, can be sent
by mail for one cent, if the envelope
is left unsealed; whereas, if it is made
out on unprinted paper, it will cost
three cents. Thu s by patronizing The
Astokian two cents can be saved on
every bill or statement that is sent out
through the mail.
msw TO-DiS
TOTTXTJ. Alimit nfT
of lead line
M. nicked 11 n lielnwYl
works, no
marks. Otvne.r ran tin
ie by -nrorine
property and paying c
hv fnrlirlrir In
M'HEAS"LEY.
lw Next house i
.
Utll
of Capt. Babbidge.
Notice to Fishermen, Cannery-
men ana uwners-ot JNjens.
A ITER THE FIRST OF MAY THE
ca. steamer Gen. CanlA'will run direct on
ber course from
Astoria to Fort Steveats, Fort Can-
by, and Ilw&co arfd Return.
The reasons for mis are that In trying to
avoid one net in Vfie course of the steamer Is
liable to run into half a dozen out of the
course, l bus injuring men who are trying to
prevent trouble themselves, and loss of time
also. J. H. D. GRAY, Agent.
C ATABBH !
THOSE SUFFERING FROM THIS DIS
EASE AND WISHING TO BE
CURED,
obtain immediate relief which is
maucnt by calling on
At the Occident Hotel, where he -will be
o from 1 to 5 P. M.
All iufferinc from Catarrh are respectfully
invited to gaII and see his testimonials of
positive cures, and his mode of treatment.
Unless patients are treated there will bo no
charge. Any one wishing to have him call
at private residence will please leave address
at tne uotei.
Pioneer Meeting.
AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE
Pioneer and Historical Society of Ore
gon will be held in Astoria at the rooms of
Hie MteictN.air oviock p.m., on ine uui
d.i of Mav, 1881. to complete the business of
tin annual meeting. All interested are cor
diallv Invited.
S. T. McKEAN, Secretary.
Astoria, Oi egon, April i. 18S1.
J. 7S7m O O 3KT UST,
Wholesale agent for the
BED CKOWN FLOTJR
Made by the new pioccss.
The best Flour in the market. Every .sack
guaranteed: if not good as represented you
can return it. Merchants will find it to their
advantage to sell this Flour.
BRAN, SHORTS AND CHOP PEED
Also for sale.
Persons w ishlng Flour or Feed will find me
at inv nen Drug Store, at O. R. & N. Co's
dock. Astoria. J. W. CONN
For Port Townsend, Victoria,
Nanaimo, Fort Wrangle and Sitka.
Carrying U. S. 31nlln.
THE STEAMSHIP
CALIFORNIA,
JAMES CARROLL Commander
"Will leave Portland for the above ports,
from Inlander's Dock
At A. 31.. Friday, April 29. 1KS1
N'o freight for Alaska taken after 12 o'clock
the d:r previous to departure.
For Freight or Passage aniilv to
Ed. C. IltJGHES. Purser.
Ho for an Independent Fish Boat.
The steamer
Rip Van Winkle
"Will leave Astoria for the Cape at 4 o'clock
j. 3i., daily. Open for all job work.
For further particulars inquire on hoard.
TIN PLATE,
BLOCK TIN
For sale ex "Warehouse at Astoria or Portland
1
5f.-tf
BAliFOrit, ttCTIIIUE Co.
Portland, Oregon.
DON'T FORGET
-THE-
Great Eastern Saloon
OX COXCOMLY STREET.
FRESH AND SHARP
San Francisco Moral Brewery
BEER
ALWAYS OX DRAUGHT.
I have two bed laid on the floor
So that the boys can roll for evermore.
Until their muscles do get sore.
Rut don't take the horseshoe from the door.
HANSEN BUGS
Reg leave to notify the public that they have
moved from Upper Astoria to
TIIKIR XEW SHOP.
CORXER ASTOR AXD CASSS TREETS.
Near Congregational Church.
Andaie now ready to receive orders for all
kinds of
WOOD WORK,
Contracts taken to build and repair
snips, houses, boats, etc..
AT LOWEST RATES.
sxxsrir ra.flL:R"3rs
HOSPITAL,
ASTORIA, - - - OREGON.
THUS INSTITUTION. UNDER CAItE OF
JL the Sisters of Charity, is now ready for
me reception oi patients.
Private rooms for the accommodation of
any desiring them.
Patients admitted at all hours, da v or nieht
No physician has exclusive right, every
patient is free to and has the privilege of
employing any pnysician tuey prexcr.
United States Marine
Seamen who pay Hospital Dues, are entl-
uen io tree care anu attendance ac tins iios-
talned for United States Marines at tlie Cus
tom House.
SlSTKKS OF CHAKITV.
WAR IS DECLARED WITHOUT
FURTHER XOTICE
And no terms of peace until
every man in Astoria has a new
suit of clothes
MADK BY XEA.W.
Look at the prices :
Pants to order from - - $8 00
rants, Genuine French Casslmere - 12 50
Suits from - -- -- -2500
The finest line of samples on the coast to
Merchant Tailor, Parker House, Astona,
I fnhnt
XfMA fat,
ILL! A
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BAlsKTNG A2SD INSURANCE.
Coinrcial Union Assurance Co.
OF LONDON.
Capital,
512,500,000
Fire and Marine Insurance.
JOHN RAE HAMILTON, Manager.
'.MO Sansome St., San Francisco.
G. W. HUME. Agent, Astoria, Oregon.
MARINE INSURANCE.
PACIFIC COAST MARINE BRANCH.
Commercial Union Assurance Co.,
OF LONDON.
Capital, - - 512,500,000.
The undersigned are prepared to
issrE POLICIES
To cover shipments of SALMON or other
Mcrcliandise by SAIL or STEAMER from
Columbia River to
DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN TORTS.
Orders by MAIL or WIRE promptly at
tended to
HinSON. CIII'RCII & Co..
Cor. Front ami Ash Streets,
Portland, Oregon
BANKING AHDJHSURAHGE.
BROKER, BARKER1
AXI
INSURANCE AGENT.
ASTORIA, ... OREGON
OFFICE HOURS:
PROJL8 O'CLOCK A. M. UNTIL -1
O'CLOCK P.M.
Home Mutual Insurance Co.,
OF CALIFORNIA.
J. F. Houghton
Chas. R. Stoky
Geo. L. Srouv
...President
........ .Sectttary
.Agent for O-ou
Capital paid up lu U. S. gold
coin 5 300 000 HO
I. W. CASE, Agent,
Chenamus .street, Astoria. Oregon.
$67,000,000 CAPITAL.
LIVERPOOL AND LOHON AND
GLOBE,
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE OF LONDON AND
EDINBURGH.
OLD CONNECTICUT OF HART
FORD, A2fD
COMMERCIAL OF CALIFORNIA
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Represontinca capital of SO7.OOO.O00.
A. VAN DUSEN. Agent.
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
A.J.MRGLEK. C.S.Vi"IUaHT
OCCIDENT nOTEL.
MEQLER & WRIGHT. Proprietors.
Astoria, Oregon.
THE FKOPJHETOKS ARE HAPPY TO
announce that the above hotel lias been
repainted and refurnished, adding greatly to
the comfort of itspuestsandlsnovvthc best
hotel north of San Francisco.
C. W. KNOVVLES. AL. ZI KltKlt.
.CLARi:XD()X nTKr..
PORTLAND. - - - - OREGON
ZIEBER & KNOWLESj Proprietors.
Free coach to and from the house.
ea-Tim Daily Astoiuan is on file at the
Clarendon Hotel reading room.
Pioneer Restaurant Hotel.
MAIN STREET. - - - ASTORIA
MrH. S. X. Arrlsoni. Proprietor
THE TRAVELING" PUBLIC WILL FIND
the Pioneer Cnt class in all respects. and
a share of their patronage is respectfully
solicited.
EBoard and lodging by the day or week.
THE POST-OFFICE
RESTAURANT,
JOHN MATTHEWS, - - PROPRIETOR.
Is now ready to
Supply Fishermen with Lunch,
Put up in buckets. Abo keep on hand
PIGS FEET AND SHEEP TONGUE
Ready at all times, and all the delicacies
of the season.
OYSTERS IN EVERY STYLE.
A good square meal for 23 cents. Open
qua
:ut.
aay ana nig
The New York Oyster Saloon
"Will serve to their customers from this
ate as follows :
TEA, COFFEE, CHOCOLATE.
Eastern Oysters Always on Hand,
And will be kept as a first class Oyster Sa
loon, in first class style.
DANIEL GRANT. Manager.
Fair Wind Coffee Saloon
AXD
C3GE0 3P HOiysE,
WATER STREET, ASTORIA.
Next door to Dr. Kinsey's.
Coffee, Tea and Chocolate, with
Cake, 10 CentH.
Chops Cooke to Order.
Fine "Wines, Iilqnore and. Clears
Of the best brands.
Having Just owned the above establish
ment we cordially initeour friends and the
public generally to give us a trial.
&-tf FOARD & EVANSON.
ROSCOFS FIRST CLASS
Oyster Saloon..
3IAIN STREET, ASTORIA.
THE UNDERSIGNED IS PLEASED TO
announce to the
Ladies1 and Gentlemen of this City
Tliat he is now prepared to furnish for them,
in nrsi ciass siyie, anu every style,
OYSTERS, HOT COFFEE. TEA, ETC.
AT THK
Ladies' and Gent's Oyster Saloon,
MAIN STREET.
Tlease give me a call.
KOSCOE DIXON, Proprietor
SHIPPING TAGS
THE BEST QUALITY, WILL BE SOLD
by tho hundred, or by the box, printed or
plun, to lait customer?, at
THE
Astokuk office.
War! War!! War!!
Not a Bloody Wz?3 Bui a War in Prfoest
Tlie News Sqiiesd, !
THE CHALLENGE SENT, AND 1 WILL BE THE FIIJsT TO ACCEPT.
CALIFORNIA
ONE PEICE STORE!
CORNER OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE.
In confluence of my successful opening a je;.ii" ha aritii. aiui I lntll strive to
rlv inv rnllpncniff n oiiik fnrvm-li sinl t!ii iiulillfM ItPlwlir of lied itook E'ril'Ps. Re
member this Ls no catch nennv advertisement,
founder of a strictlv one price More will lack my orf kmi. Am:e miv tiK-V win always
be found a full Hue m the latet st!e
Dress Goods, Shawls. Sacquos. Notions. Liulu'.s
Underwear, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods.
Look at our prices, as they are no Mirpriie to dealers in one pruv lm-
GOOD SUITS OF CLOTHING FROM 00
DIAGONAL SUITS OF CLOTHING FROM 12 30
EXTRA QUALITY FINE SUITS. DIFFERENT STYLES. FROM IS t
FINE LINE OF CASSIMERE PANTS FROM :. I 23
BOYS SUITS FROM " CO
ETXlXSSSEISC GOODS,
OVERALLS FROM J CENTS
JUMPERS FROM W CENTS
"WOOLEN SOCKS. 3 PAIR FOP. 5 CENTS
COTTON SOCKS. EXTRA HEAVY. .".PAIR FOR .25 CENTS
And 'Woolen Underwear at equally low prK-..alt marked in Joijt !iMi.
PURE RUBBER RUBBER-BOOTS, AND BLANKET OVER-SHIRTS
At prices to defv competition.
1 invite the public to a fair inspection of my
one i
nice .svstem. Having a resilient buyer lu
MISCELLANEOUS j
S.W. HUME
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
IN-
GROCERIES,!
PROVISIONS, LUMBER.
ETC.. ETC., ETC., ;
TIN PLATE
BLOCK TIN, PIG LEAD,
SEAMING COPPERS,
SOLDERING COPPERS
SALMON TWINE,
COTTON TWINE,
NET LINES,
MANILLA ROPE,
SAIL CLOTH,
ANCHORS,
oars, kloats, j
MAULS. HANDLES,!
MURIATIC ACID. :
LACQUER, VARNISH,
TURPENTINE. BENZINE,
COAL OIL,
GUM BOOTS. RICE. ETC., ETC.,
IN QUANTITIES TO SUIT.
ASTOIUA, - - OKECSOX.
MRS.. DERBY
ItKAI.KK IX
MILLINERY GOODS
Dr. Warner's Health
CORSET
knCin only be purchased in
J Astoria at
MRS. DERBY'S.
Masonic Hall Building, cor-
unrnf ATifti ntnl VCittrtmvlin
A streeLs.
Chas. Stevens & Son
CITY BOOK STORE.
BROWN'S BUILDING
opposite the
BLL TOWER,
In room lately occupied by
Schmeer's Confectionery,
Largest ai Best Assortpt
Of novelties in the stationary line usually
found lu a first-class book store, consisting of
BOOKS. FINE STATIONERY,
GOLD TEN GOODS, ALBUMS.
CHROMOS. FRAMES.
STEREOSCOPES. DIARIES.
All of which will be sold at prices which
DEFY COMPETITION.
P. S. The latest Eastern and California
periodicals constantly on hand.
CHAS. STEVENS & SON.
IB. XT, BLOOD,
Successor to Blood & I.ee.)
CLATSKANIE, - - OREGON.
Is now prepared to receive orders for
FLOATS, BUOYS
Copper Handles, Mallets, Etc.
I have been engaged in making tloats. etc..
for the past five years, and my work has al
ways given satisfaction. I am prepared to
fill all orders promptly, and on short notice
at the lowest prices, always underselling
other factories according to quality of goods.
Orders left with
TRENCHARD & CTSHUIt.
Agents, Astoria,
Or addressed to the undersigned, will re
ceive prompt attention. B. "V. BLOOD,
Clatskanic, Oregon.
OPILES.
The undersigned Is prepared to furnish
a larce number of Spiles- and Spars at his
place on short notice, at reasonable rates.
Apply to C. G. CAPLES,
. Columbia City
i?.iU.5S M
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JHU
mM$ .
ifijf'ifvrS
fuihr 1
but my former rcputatkm in Astoria a the
stMk tid priees, :.! i- ulc atvielf Mon my
ivtu rramtMti i know 1 eannot be inwersofcl.
C:Uifoniia (mm Price store.".;iHsJtr the 1'iwt-uMiee
.MISCELLANEOUS
H. l'ACR.
A
Allen
aye at jt
(Sl'iimftTtlCS TO K. H. UV1WR.V.)
Provisions?
Crockery
Glass and Plated Ware,
TKOI'IGAI AND DOMESTIC
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Ml,r,,h
Wines, Liquors, Toliacco ft Clears
The lurgiM ami Mt eHH4ete stock of
KimhK in tSk'ir Um.-'.o be found in tho rity.
Comer ufCa-v ami StR'iHoejHc Street.
ASTORIA. ORKCON.
PERUVIAN BITTERS.
CHINCH0NA RUBRA, AND CALIFORNIA
GRAPE BRANDY,
TJTR OllI'LlTEST
MEDICAL DISCOVERY
OF T1IF. ACrll.
See our hx-al column Inr particular, and
as tii
VALUE HEALTH,
READ !
Barbour's
IRISH FLAX THREADS
Salmon Net Twine.
Cotton Seine Twine,
Cork and Lead Lines,
Cotton Netting, all sizes.
Seines Made to Order,
Flax and Cotton Twine,
Fishing Tackle, etc.
barbourTrothers,
511 market Street. San Frnuclsco
HENRY DOYLE & Co.. Managers.
W 32L BEM 3E29n
ASTORIA. ORHftON.
DRUGS AND CHEMICALS,
Toilet and Fancy Articles,
PATENT MEDICINES, ETC.
J3F Prescriptions carefully compounded at
all hours.
"Homeopathic Tinctures and Pellets,
and Humphrey's Speciflcs also kept.
BLA2JK JOOKS
PRINTED AND BOUND TO AN SlZr:,
and ruled to any order, at
Ttrc Astoeux ofiice.
M. D. KANT, MERCHANT TAILOR AND CLOTHIER.
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A Fine Slock of Foreign :m! Domestic Cloths. Cassimeres and
Tvm1.. A Fis!1 I.inv afTaUor Trimmings, F.to.
Tin I?-si 'ifi mul Tailor -will !31alii up his floods with a
Fui uar:inl3- as to Fit and Finish.
IhiMits IInMHtH first i-iass M'let-tifif ailMrt of men's aiiarel. ete., I hope that the
1ihiiu' heretofore ent out of lowii will 1k- sjM'iit with.
Yours Truly, If. I. KAXT.
jssI'he lowest iwarket prices markeit out in plain figures.
, M.M."WEi
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TWO DOORS EAST OF OCCIDENT,
MISCELLANEOUS.
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TREMRD & UPSBEITAMISEBSMDJAPINS
DEALERS IN
SHIP OHANDhBRY
PROVISIONS,
IRON,
STEEL.
GOAL,
Builders f-General
IIAEWARE,
PAINTS. OILS, ETC.
AUENCY OF THE
Imperial Mills Flour and Feed.
Chenamus Street, Near Olney,
ASTORIA. oreon
WELCH HILL
WATER WaSLS
to patron.
Custom Solicited,
PiiKwmul fnfral
v water flxtnres con-
fc - T'liiinhlnf nt Tra
-55011:11110 rates.
Office on West-
Eighth street near O. R. & N. Co's wharf.
JAS. W. WELCH, Agent.
Astoria, Oregon.
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Cannery Supplies of all Kinds.
gent for the celebrated
1IEDALLI0K RANGE,
llili 'lo.ets. I,ov Closets, and
P'nin itaiiKcs.
IRON PIPES AND FITTINGS OF
ALL KINDS.
Brass Goods, Hose, Etc.,
Water Closets. Bath Tubs, Etc.
ALL TVOPvK WARRANTED
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ASTORIA, OREGON.
MISCELLANEOUS.
ifpiIE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR
jl saie on nana aim io arrive tureci irom
New York
English Lustre Black Varnish,
IN BARRELS.
Turpentine Asphaltum Varnish,
IN BARRELS'
Benzine Asphaltum Varnish,
IN BARRELS'
No. 1 Turpentine, in Barrels,
Brown Japan, in Barrels,
No. 1 Coach, in Barrels,
White Damar, in Barrels,
Coach Varnishes, in Cases.
ALSO
Silicic Alumiiiate Paint,
FOR IRON ANT WOOD YIORK.
JAEIES LAIDLAW & CO.,
1G X Front Street, Portland.
Do you Imagine what is the Finest
and Best Enjoyment and Recreation?
-TILE XEW
I on coxcomia- street,
i Is hetter than all the gymnastical ani1 spott
I exercises in the countrj.
THE TEX PIX A.T;EYS
Are in reat vogue In Europe just now, and
u hy should Astoria stay behind, as
I THE TEN PIN GAME
FurnLdi pure Is the Cheapest, Healthiest, and most enjoy
able amiibement to be found.
SPRINt; WATER THE VERY BEST OF SAN FRANCISCO
!iaxionai .Brewery seer,
AX1 FKEEjLUXCH
Will be served, and the grand Concert Organ
playing sweet strains to cater to your ear.
Come, Try it, and Enjoy It.
Wanted.
"1 Cff POUNDS RAGS'OF all kinds
lyUU clean and dryat the Umbrelia
shop, Main street, hy
J. JOPUN.
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